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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HOMEWOOD (HMDC1)

Lat: 39.0841°NLon: 120.17073°WElev: 7121.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 11:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Snow level rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then rain after 4am. Snow level rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.09°N 120.17°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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